Jackson | |
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Family name | |
Pronunciation | /ˈdʒæksən/ |
Meaning | derived from "Son of Jack" |
Region of origin | England and Scotland |
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Pronunciation | (jak-son) |
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Gender | Male |
Meaning | "son of Jack" |
Related names | Jack |
Jackson is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It literally means "son of Jack". In 1980 Jackson was the 24th most popular surname in England and Wales. In the 1990 United States Census, Jackson was the thirteenth most frequently reported surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.
Jackson is also used as a first name.
People with the name Jackson include:
All individuals listed here are Australian unless otherwise indicated.